I have a confession to make: I’m not much good at confession. They say that confession is good for the soul, but I just don’t want everybody knowing my business. More than that, I have a problem with admitting when I’m wrong. ...

We all need encouragement. It’s also important that we give it. How many of us work hard at living for and giving to others only to do it without any thanks or encouragement for our efforts? It feels so good to get...

“Shew?” That’s not even a word! And who talks like that? I hate the bible. It is one big, nasty, intimidating book full of all kinds of sexist remarks, hate crimes and grammatical errors! Bibles tell me things that half the...

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is...

Jesus realized that the Pharisees were keeping count of the baptisms that he and John performed (although his disciples, not Jesus, did the actual baptizing). They had posted the score that Jesus was ahead, turning him and John...

What if God doesn’t want us to work hard at determining what we’re to do for God?  What if all we are required to do, really, is to spend time with God?  What if all God required of us was what we most easily could...